Woman hacked to death by live-in partner

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) A 50-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her live-in partner with an axe in southeast Delhis Okhla area, police said today.

The incident occurred last night when an argument broke out between Munni and Chandrapal who suspected each other of infidelity, a senior police officer said.

Chandrapal, who was drunk, in a fit of rage, picked up an axe and hit Munni Devi on her head five-six times, leaving her dead on the spot, the officer said.

He fled the spot after killing Munni but was later held from the area, said the officer.

Munni had separated from her husband following an argument and had been staying the accused for the last five-six years. She has two daughters and as many sons from her previous marriage.

Since past few days, Munnis maternal uncle, who is handicapped, had come to stay with the couple. A woman used to come and meet him and had also become friends with Chandrapal, the officer said.

"Munni didnt approve of Chandrapals friendship with the woman. Chandrapal was not in favour of Munnis uncle staying with them. He also suspected her of infidelity and didnt approve that she was very close to her uncle," said the officer.

Last night, they had a huge argument over these issues and the accused, who was inebriated at that time, attacked Munni and killed her.

The accused claimed that it wasnt a planned attack and he lost temper after Munni accused him of being over-friendly with another woman, he added.

Munnis body has been preserved at the AIIMS mortuary for post-mortem. PTI SLB KIS

This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.

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